Neuraminidase is one of three different viral proteins embedded in the lipid membrane of influenza virus (NA is blue in the illustration at left). This enzyme has a clear and proven role in virus release from cells. NA is also believed to be important during virus entry, by degrading the ...

On episode #266 of the science show This Week in Virology, Vincent, Alan, and Kathy discuss finding viruses in outer space, varying results obtained from personal genetic testing, and depletion of CD4 cells during HIV infection by pyroptosis. You can find TWiV #266 at www.microbe.tv/twiv.

On episode #265 of the science show This Week in Virology, the TWiV team reviews ten compelling virology stories from 2013. You can find TWiV #265 at www.microbe.tv/twiv.

On episode #264 of the science show This Week in Virology, the TWiVites read listener questions and comments about public engagement in science, vaccines, RNAi, reprogramming CD8 cells to treat cancer, rabies, and much more. You can find TWiV #264 at www.microbe.tv/twiv.

If you are looking for the perfect present for that infectious person in your life, there are many microbe-themed possibilities. Here are some suggestions. Zazzle has a number of science-themed T-shirts, but my favorite is the 'How well do you know virus classification' shirt (pictured) which features none other than ...